Admiral Cod

02 November 2013

A friend just remarked to me that when I drink, the scar on the side of my face turns red.

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The Ancient said...: Oh, Fogey, not to worry. All that fades with time.

I've had dozens of stitches on my face -- no scars! -- hundreds on my legs -- no scars -- still more here and there (arms and back) -- no scars!

It's just part of growing up.; 02 November, 2013 20:03
Anonymous said...: reminds me of Harry Potter; 02 November, 2013 23:30
Anonymous said...: Oh... upon cursory reading I presumed you meant a Heidelberg scar. Good for you for "owning it."

Gabrielle; 02 November, 2013 23:36
Anonymous said...: I have a Mensur Schmiss on my left cheek. It turns white on cold mornings. Goes with the territory.

Raoul; 03 November, 2013 13:07
Anonymous said...: My diagnosis is Frey's syndrome: gustatory sweating after parotid gland surgery. Just a guess, but I suspect that there is more parotid surgery than saber dueling these days.; 03 November, 2013 20:03
Anonymous said...: "An angry thug in tailored suits and bespoke London-made shoes, I reply."

Perfect.

LBF, there is a good nickname waiting for creation here. Perhaps a blend of the Red Baron and the Mad Baron.; 04 November, 2013 06:24

02 November 2013